Pollution prevention (P2) is any activity that reduces or eliminates the creation of pollutants or waste at the source. Pollution prevention can save your business money in products purchased, waste not generated, and may even reduce environmental regulations that your business is subject to.

Idaho DEQ P2 page

https://www.deq.idaho.gov/public-information/pollution-prevention/p2-for-businesses/

Details about each of the 2021 Pollution Prevention Champions

https://www.deq.idaho.gov/deq-recognizes-alta-forest-products-jm-sanitation-republic-services-and-glanbia-foods-as-2021-pollution-prevention-champions/

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center

PPRC is a trusted source of unbiased scientifically based information and training to help businesses and local governments implement toxics reduction and prevent pollution.

https://pprc.org/

EPA’s Safer Choice program certifies products that work

Safer Choice website

https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

Searchable list of Safer Choice products

https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products

Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell provides resources and tools to help businesses, municipalities, and communities find safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.

https://www.turi.org/

Tools to help you find safer alternatives Including: Pollution Prevention Options Analysis System Tool, Cleaner Solutions Database, and Alternative Assessment Tool.

https://www.turi.org/TURI_Publications/Resources

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